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The 10 most popular stories of September 2014

Which were the most-read Times Higher Education stories of last month? Well, it’s funny you should ask…

October 13, 2014

This is the first in a new series of articles where we pull together the 10 most-read Times Higher Education articles of the last calendar month.

September’s highlights include: Danny Dorling on education and inequality; the top 20 universities for students’ first impressions; and the shortlist for the 2014 Times Higher Education Awards - did your institution make the grade?

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10. Realistic expectations keep you on the path to a PhD

Isolation is part of the experience, but peer support groups and co-working can combat loneliness

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9. Tougher visa rules may affect 40 institutions

Changes could cause many to lose their licences to recruit overseas students

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8. Danny Dorling on education and inequality

Education systems in England are reinforcing divergence in wealth - we must guard against it

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7. Top 20 universities for students’ first impressions

As the academic year gets underway, which institutions make the best first impression on new students?

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Marina Warner

6. Attempts to ‘gag and silence’ academics are commonplace

Marina Warner speaks out about life at the University of Essex

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5. USS reforms seen as ‘radical attack’ on pensions

Scholars set to miss out on thousands in pension payments

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4. No place for introverts in the academy?

In today’s brave new world of university learning, are students aren’t allowed to be introverted?

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3. Majority of Scottish academics set to vote ‘no’ in referendum

Our exclusive poll proved to be right on the money ahead of last month’s vote

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Times Higher Education Awards 2014 shortlist announced

2. Times Higher Education Awards 2014 shortlist announced

Is your university a contender?

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1. Parenthood and academia: an impossible balance?

Male and female scholars speak frankly about juggling parenting and research

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